Hang on...why have oats for breakfast when I can have a delicious bowl of quinoa?

Quinoa (pronounced Keen-wah) has been cultivated in South American Andes since at least 3,000 BCE. The ancient Incas called quinoa the "mother grain" and revered it as sacred. Each year at planting time it was traditional for the Inca leader to plant the first quinoa seed using a solid gold shovel! Quinoa was of great nutritional importance in pre-Columbian Andean civilizations, being secondary only to the potato, and was followed in importance by maize.

The quinoa seed is high in protein, calcium and iron, a relatively good source of vitamin E and several of the B vitamins. The protein it supplies is complete protein, meaning that it includes all nine essential amino acids. In addition to protein, quinoa features a host of other health-building nutrients. Quinoa is a very good source of magnesium, iron, copper and phosphorus making it a rather valuable for people who suffer from migraines, diabetes and atherosclerosis. (Source)

Question? How does one make Breakfast quinoa?

2/3 cup quinoa

1 1/3 c. water 1 1/3 c. apple juice

1/2 c. raisins 1/4 c. dried cranberries

2 T. lemon juice, freshly squeezed

1/4 c. maple syrup
3/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. sea salt

1 tsp. vanilla extract (Queen brand is best!)

1 T. chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

First rinse the quinoa under running cold water. Drain it thoroughly, place it in a

I am ready to quit writing this post now, but not before I have shared a clip of the trailer for Quantum of Solace. I am sure there will be no quibbles when I say Daniel Craig is the quintessential 007.

Thanks for visiting today and, just quietly,

you,

my friends,

are the veryquintessence of lovely!

Best wishes,

Natasha In Oz

Do not shorten the morning by getting up late; look upon it as the quintessence of life, and to a certain extent sacred. Arthur Schopenhauer

Great choices for Q! I've never heard of quinoa, but it looks wonderful the way you've made it. Thanks for stopping by and the Sunday invite. It sounds like fun, music is a huge part of our family life. I may not be able to join this week, Cait is graduating from college Saturday and I have a feeling I'm going to be toast on Sunday :) But I'm following now, so I will look forward joining soon! Kathy

Lots of good Q-words shown here in a wide variety of ways. I am a quilt-lover and sometimes maker. I am personally most grateful for your detailed explaination and recepe for Quinoa, as it is a totally new grain to me.Thanks for sharing!Blessings,Annahttp://annasadornments.blogspot.com/2010/05/q-as-in-quilts-quartz-abc-wednesday.html

What wonderful images that you gathered and took. The recipe ones are great! You are the 2nd Quinoa post for me today. I wish I had come here before googling it. Your information is so much better anyway. Thank you for the lovely post and pleasant stop on Alphabe-Thursday.

Wow! You are so creative. I love this fun linky party. I must start thinking about the letter R for next week. Have a great day!:) JenI think I'll have my Quaker Oats and go for a Quick run! Maybe I'll throw my quilt down in the yard and enjoy a little quiet time, too. Okay, this is fun!

I really enjoyed the variety you shared with us here and the breakfast quinoa recipe sounds great. I will be making that tomorrow morning. I only use it for salads and I think this sounds quite delicious!

Thanks for making Alphabe-Thursday the wonderful diverse journey that it is each week!

Hi Natasha,Well, that was Quite qlever! I love the taste of quinoa, I put chopped dried apricots in mine, but your recipe sounds delicious so I'll try it next time! Daniel Craig is good, but please, in my opinion - the only James Bond is the real James Bond - Sean Connery Que? The quilts are lovely, I think I'll go crawl under mine right now!! XOHeidi - Heart and Home

Yum, looks and sounds delicious... and good for you too:) Bonus! Your kitchen sink caught my eye... is that a window above it that opens and overlooks a deck??? Gorgeous!Heatherps. thanks for stopping by myeverydaygraces:) nice to see you!

Totally cool Q post! WOW! I am a BIG quinoa girl myself:) This is a great way to enjoy it...I think I may replace rice with quinoa permanently LOL! It is an amazing food and I had no idea it was considered sacred enough to plant with a gold shovel!! WOW! Great post, check me out!http://uncooked-art.blogspot.com/

Hi Natasha,It's nice to meet you. I'm so glad you visited, and thanks to Canadian Cottage!!Your Q blog is hilerious!! I love the picture of the white, chippy painted bed...so pretty. I'm a happy new follower, too.:)Bye for now, ~ Jo

THANKS for linking up. I had no idea how many thing I like starting with Q. I seriously vote for the Quaker Oats and hiding under a quilt! And quinoa...have always had it in the pantry...never made it until recently and am looking for new ways with quinoa! Great recipe!

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